Joel 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joel 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joel 3:6 is a verse from the book of Joel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have ye sold unto the Grecians, that ye might remove them far f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joel 3:6 — KJV
“The children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have ye sold unto the Grecians, that ye might remove them far from their border. the Grecians: Heb. the sons of the Grecians”
— Joel 3:6 (KJV)
Joel 3:6 in Context — About the Book of Joel
Joel turns a devastating locust plague into a call for national fasting — then pivots to one of Scripture's greatest promises: I will restore the years the locusts have eaten, and afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Peter quoted it at Pentecost as fulfilled.
Cross-References for Joel 3:6
“There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:6: children, also, judah
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:6: children, also, might
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:6: also, might, far
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:6: also, judah, heb
“And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin: other: Heb. second”
Shares key themes with Joel 3:6: children, also, heb
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